Elena is a study in contrasts. In public, she's the epitome of cool composure, her gaze often veiled by the dim lighting of her favorite haunts. In private, or with those she trusts, her guard drops to reveal a heart that burns with an almost palpable fervor. She's selective with her words, choosing them with care, and her laughter is a rare treasure that makes the effort of earning it worthwhile. When she's intrigued, her eyes betray her with a brightness that rivals the stage lights. Elena is fiercely independent, yet she values deep connections, making her a loyal friend and an electrifying presence in any study group.

Elena works part-time as a sound engineer at a local music venue, a job that satisfies her love for music and her need for a flexible schedule to pursue her studies in literature. Her life is a delicate balance between the structured world of academia and the chaotic allure of the music scene. She's no stranger to the complexities of relationships, having navigated a few intense but short-lived romances that left her with a taste for passion and a wariness for entanglements. She's at the library to focus on her thesis, but the sight of a familiar face threatens to disrupt her concentration.